What a cute spot! Hubs loved it for the efficiency and operation logistics as they moved people through quickly and with care! We were in the area and looking for a brunch spot and Early Birds Breakfast popped up with good reviews. The menu had so many options, decision paralysis! I ended up with the pancake, eggs, and bacon breakfast. The food was great quality. The eggs was fresh and delicious. The bacon was cooked beautifully and not just pure fat. The pancake was delightful and fluffy. Coffee was also solid here. Stop by if you're nearby!! read more

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The best service I have ever received. The environment was so good it almost didn't matter the food was amazing. But the food was top notch read more

Early Birds Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Louisville, Ohio

Upon walking in, we were immediately greeted with a good morning. We were told to sit at any clean table. We found a spot and our server (who happened to be one of the owners) was over to take our drink order. I had a coffee, being our first time we asked for recommendations. According to the owner they are known for their gravy and French toast. Guess what I had... the stuffed French toast was a generous portion, cooked perfectly and had a lovely cream in between the thick slices of bread. I added sautéed bananas, which was absolutely delicious! I didn't add any syrup as it was perfect as it was. I opted for bacon which was delightfully crisp! Being known for their gravy, how could I not? The gravy had small pieces of sausage crumbled in it, creamy and milk based took me back to grandmas kitchen. Inside is rather small, so go early. If you go on a weekend, prepare for a bit of a wait. read more

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Great people, fast service, the best food. A little out of the way but well worth the trip. Highly recommended.

I visited Early Birds based on a recommendation, and I must say, I wasn't disappointed. I would even go as far as to say this might be the best breakfast I've ever had. The place is small and simple on the inside, but the exceptional service and delicious food truly make it special. read more

Early Birds Breakfast - Chipped beef with two light eggs on Texas toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Louisville, Ohio

This place is definitely off the beaten path, but it is worth the drive. Only serving breakfast, make sure you check the hours before making the trek. This is the only place I have ever eaten, that has spicy sausage gravy & I order this every time. Portions are definitely adequate & the prices are very reasonable. There is a warm family type feel, as soon as you enter the place and all employees seem very friendly. My only knock is seating/parking. The parking lot is VERY small & it can be difficult to find a spot. The inside is also small & somewhat cramped. Definitely still worth a visit. read more

This is the place to eat breakfast. I have been a couple Sundays in a row because I was in the area. Yelp has them at 5 star. You want to know why? Because yelp wont let them get 6 stars because they are worth every penny. Atmosphere- you are family( be ready, not family at 8am family like 2am with alcohol) and the best family. Staff- just the best, friendly and funny. Spot on They get it - I tried to order a Togo order she said nope. I love this, take care of the people that came in to see you. Food- I make a great captain crunch French toast: it's my go to. They also make one, well I need to work on mine some!! They killed it. read more

Early Birds Breakfast - Captain Crunch French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Louisville, Ohio

Stopped here on a Saturday morning. We got a table right away! All the waitresses/waiters were very attentive and all worked together. I got the pile up with scrambled eggs and the spicy gravy. The spicy gravy had great flavor and wasn't too spicy. The hash browns were crispy underneath and the biscuits were soft. I will definitely be going back. The restaurant is small So I could see having a wait on busy mornings. read more

Early Birds Breakfast - Pile up - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Louisville, Ohio

We love Early Birds! The staff makes you feel like they've known you for years, the service is outstanding and the food is delicious. It's traditional diner food with that extra bit of attention to the flavor that turns each meal into something special. We gladly drive 40 minutes from northeast Columbus to eat here. read more

Early Birds Breakfast - Spicy chicken fried chicken with spicy gravy and perfectly crispy tots - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Louisville, Ohio

Down home goodness! Like you walk into the back door and sit down at grandmas table. Service is over the top friendly! Clean, anything you want, they got it. Portions are fair. A little pricey. But if you want down home cooking, in a small out of the way place, this place is the way to go! Excellent job read more

Fantastic little town dinner! Very homie feel, everyone was friendly and checked in on you! Stopped in on a rainy day of not hunting! Great spot! Food was good, typical farm breakfast! Eggs, biscuits toast, etc! Hit the spot! Supporting local eats this is the place! Enjoy! read more

We really liked the Hometown feel and the breakfast were delicious. My only problem was the long wait & the place is packed so you have to wait outside after signing in so if you don't want a long wait go somewhere else, but otherwise the food was delicious and it was worth it. The service was also excellent. read more

This morning we traveled to St. Louisville (east of columbus) to dine at this local gem. You can tell as soon as you walk in this is a locals favorite breakfast spot. The owner was zipping around and knew most of the customers by name. I had the Workin' Mans Breakfast Sandwich on an everything bagel (servers recommendation) It came with a maple sausage steakette with egg and horseradish cheese. It was delicious I was happy that it was easy to eat since some bagel sandwiches can be challenging. My only complaint are the fried potatoes. They are literally small pieces of French fries (and not very good fries at that) Hubs had the sausage, pepper and onion omelet, which he enjoyed as well. Secret Tip: ask for the black market homemade hot sauce. Only served if you ask and when it's gone, it's gone! Great morning & nice drive to a delicious destination! read more

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UPDATE - Another amazing breakfast at Early Birds. I decided to get something different this time. Usually when this happens I get disappointed that I didn't stick with my "usual." However, that didn't happen. Since I had already had corned beef hash during the week, I went for the Tot Stack. The creamiest, tastiest sausage gravy I'd had in a while, on crispy tater tots. Two eggs over easy. Toast and a side of their Black Market hot sauce, coffee. Perfect breakfast. This is a place where the regulars are known by their first name and get a hug. Great service, good prices in a great down home atmosphere that is inviting to all age groups. Go there. You won't regret it. read more

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You will always feel welcome at this establishment. Honestly one of the best diner type breakfast experience I've had in a long time.

Best breakfast ever..... Tot stack w/ over easy eggs and rye toast is the bomb ! Slobbering right now.... Pause read more

Early Birds Breakfast - a poem written in a frame - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Louisville, Ohio

Life changing. Absolutely the funnest breakfast diner vibe you could ask for. And who asks you if you want banana bread while you wait on your food?? This is game changing! I'll be back with all the buddies I can get to drive a hour with me read more

First time here and definitely will be back! Service was excellent and menu was perfect for making breakfast choices. I ordered the breakfast sandwich served on a everything bagel. The bagel was perfect texture for a sandwich. The sausage fit perfectly from edge to edge on the bagel. Egg was cooked perfectly and the horseradish cheese complimented the sandwich to make it a tasty delight. I also ordered one corn cake. Homemade because I noticed real corn in the corn cake. Very delicious just by itself. Looking forward to returning for another breakfast! read more

Early Birds Breakfast - Corn cake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Louisville, Ohio

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I hesitate to say how good the food is because then I'll just have to wait longer for a table

Food was great but the people who work there were amazing! Everyone was so friendly and happy to be there. The food offerings were abundant and the portions were good. You felt welcomed the minute you walked in and even though they are busy, they appreciated our business. I would definitely go back and recommend to anyone who is in the area and looking for a good breakfast. read more

Went out of our way to try this place and it was very much worth the ride from Mt. Vernon. Service and ambiance were spectacular and the food was fresh and delicious. I had the French toast breakfast sandwich, my husband had Momma's Special. It was amazing. The prices were low, too. read more

Took my two boys there for breakfast this morning. Absolutely delicious. Super fun experience in a real small diner. Everything is made just like my mama would've made it! Loved the corn pancakes and my sons had the French toast--One with cinnamon raisin bread and one stuffed. Both covered in sautéed bananas. So darn good--real butter rather than oils for cooking. Worth every delicious calorie! read more

Very fun place and atmosphere, and it was great food! Would definitely go again! Everything was delicious!

Better corn cakes than my favorite Chicago location! Highly recommend the spicy gravy.....on anything! Great service and super clean restrooms. read more

Early Birds Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Louisville, Ohio

Hands down one of my all time favorite breakfast spots! Always a great experience and great food.

Their motto should be overpriced food with rude service. Sure, the food isn't bad - for Licking County, but I can think of at least two places that serve a better breakfast. What really doesn't work for me though is the service. I'm not sure what restaurant all of these glowing reviews are referencing in regard to friendly service, but that's not what I've seen or experienced firsthand. The staff yell at one another, sometimes at patrons, and terms such as "welcoming" and "friendly" aren't exactly words I'd use to describe the atmosphere. The owner in particular has a biting attitude, which has often left me to wonder if she was trying to be funny or was she actually being mean? And I truly think it could be the latter. If you have any level issue of social awkwardness or anxiety, this isn't the place for you because you'll come away feeling small and agitated when you just wanted a meal. If you want a decent meal and rude service, where the staff might yell at or make fun of you, this is your place. However, if you're looking for eggs without the added bonus of feeling stupid, try somewhere else. read more

Amazing food and good family atmosphere! The sisters are great and you can tell the whole team cares.

What a great breakfast spot! everything tasted fresh and homemade! This place makes you feel like your in a amazing southern dinner where everyone is family. its also probably one of the only northern breakfast nooks that can compete with southern sausage gravy!. There is always a line but well worth the wait. dont be discouraged if you cant find a parking spot. one will open in about 10 minutes as the staff is great at flipping tables. Part if their intelligent capacity abatement is not seating a party until all guests arrive! so Make sure all your guests are there when you put your name on the waitlist! read more

As advertised! Made the 45 minute trip from Columbus and it was worth my time. The biscuits and sausage gravy were excellent and obviously homemade. Will definitely be back. read more

We come here before we go to the Ice Cream Festival in Utica, Oh. Lightning fast and friendly service. Portions are okay. Prices are a bit on the high side. But we enjoy the down home atmosphere and the food is vg. We'll be back next year. read more

Early Birds Breakfast - We've arrived for breakfast! Woohoo!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Louisville, Ohio

This place feels like home. The staff was incredibly friendly--always saying hi and bye to everyone leaving. I walked in with a great feeling and walked out full,happy, and content. I ordered the breakfast sandwich with bacon and the corn meal pancakes. Both were delicious! The inside is very clean and slightly old fashioned. If you want to eat breakfast at a local establishment where everyone feels like family, this is your place. read more

Early Birds Breakfast - Breakfast sandwich, corn cake, eggs, sausage, coffee(free refills) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Louisville, Ohio

GENDER NEUTRAL BATHROOMS, Y'ALL!!!!! In rural Ohio, y'all! This place is home, Sarah and Elizabeth are family and the CORN CAKES ARE MOIST AND CORNY!!!! I have a special order where I get a corn cake topped with maple meat topped with over medium eggs topped with cheese!!!! Also the best cuppa coffee I've had outside of River Road! read more

Early Birds Breakfast - Gender neutral bathrooms!!!!!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Louisville, Ohio

Yep, I had to keep it going with the 5 star review. Treated like family as soon as we walked through the door on a busy Saturday. Encouraged to find a seat and browse the menu. We were given suggestions and never needed to ask for anything, refills, hot sauce, etc all on queue. I ordered half a pile up (recommend, its huge) and a corn cake. My boyfriend had the French toast with bananas. It was all so good I only got a pic after we started eating! The jar is hot sauce and omgsh it's so good! Homemade, perfect on the pile up. We will be back! read more

Early Birds Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Louisville, Ohio

We were first timers today, got there around 8:30 and it was perfect timing because we were seated right away.. there was a line to be seated soon after. We were greeted and welcomed by our waitress (total sweetheart) who was one of the sisters that own the place. She was awesome along with all of the staff. Everyone was on top of it and very friendly!! Service was outstanding!!! We both ordered the tater tot stack, and we loved it!!! Best breakfast we have had out in a while. We drove 25mi to get there and let me tell you it was well worth it!!! We will definitely be back!! We returned again today to make sure it wasn't a fluke and it was wasn't!!! Everything was great!!! Will be returning soon!!! read more

Early Birds Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Louisville, Ohio

Absolute BEST service ever! The food is all so good. Make sure you try the specials when they are available!

I stopped a couple times by myself. Food was great atmosphere was even better! Having a bad morning come in here and get cheered up. I recently brought some Amish friends of mine in here. They repeatedly ask me to go back. They also told the rest of their settlement about their experience. Now they are all asking me to take them there? LOL! I can't describe it just go and find out for yourself. read more

Let me first start off by saying that you will never opt for Bob Evans for breakfast if this is close by, ever again. This little diamond in the ruff will surprise you, I swear!! The staff are about the nicest people, they make you feel welcomed from the time you step in, until it's time to go. The place has a wonderful small town feeling and everyone seems to know everyone. You will too by the time you leave as well! Our meals were absolutely fantastic and I am still thinking about mine. I had the corn griddle cakes with a maple sausage steakette, with scrambled eggs. Those griddle cakes were so so so delicious with the sausage. I could have seriously eaten two servings! My husband got the stuffed French toast. It came with a cream cheese filling of a generous size. Our only suggestion here would be to add some fruit to the stuffing, but it was delicious! The special for the day was cheesy shrimp, and grits. That was killer. I mean, how can you go wrong there? I don't know, and clearly early birds is getting it right. Our friends got the huevos rancheros with two sunny side up eggs. I could not believe my eyes when it got to the table. The plate looked like authentic Mexican fare and smelled heavenly. They also got the tater tot stack. This had tots, cheese, sausage and eggs all mixed together! I simply can not wait to go back. They have a sweet and spicy pecan BACON that makes it on to the menu sometimes. I'll be waiting to see that one pop back up and we are going to go back with friends!! Definitely come hungry and ready to be wowed. read more

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Absolutely delicious! Amazing service, family like feel. They greeted many guests by name. The food was fast and yummy. Corn cakes are the best I've ever had. The potatoes remind me of fair fries. Will definitely make this a regular breakfast stop. read more

I like to kayak. Every time you drop the kayak in the water you get a small thrill. What amazing thing is going to happen on this trek? That's how I feel walking in to this little side joint. I didn't think it was possible for them to one up the corncakes (see earlier review), but they did and they did it in such a cool, wonky way. Captain Crunchberry French Toast. Yes. Captain Crunch. The whole plate smelled like my childhood. It made me long for Bugs Bunny and Johnny Quest. The light coating of crushed cereal on the thick grilled toast along with the generous fresh berry topping was perfection. No syrup needed. I can't wait to come back, drop my tush in a chair and wait to see what amazing thing is gonna happen next. We sat at the bar. It was like watching an anthill- busy, busy, fun, fun and orchestrated industriousness. I would totally hang out with the people who work there. read more

Early Birds Breakfast - Captain Crunchberry French Toast. The staff is as authentic as the food. (This is one of the owners photo bombing my plate) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Louisville, Ohio

The best around. Friendly prompt service........ And the food o oh la la. We make the trip 30 miles just for the ambiance and food. Go BUCKS! read more

Early Birds Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Saint Louisville, Ohio